SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (Interstat) — Tyler Castrataro went 3 for 4 with a home run and four RBIs as Hofstra defeated Monmouth 7-3 in the first game of a Colonial doubleheader Friday at University Field. Carlos Martinez pitched a complete game, striking out 10 and allowing three earned runs on seven hits. Castrataro’s two-run homer in the sixth inning highlighted a four-run fourth for the Pride, who improved to 18-24. Nick Lovarco and Chris Walsh each homered for the Hawks, who fell to 26-20. Hofstra outhit Monmouth 12-7. Monmouth grounded into three double plays, Hofstra two. Nick Biddle added three hits for the Pride, and Michael Brown had two hits and an RBI. Kevin Opanel and Caden Carlin combined for three scoreless innings of relief for Monmouth, but starter Ryan Mealy allowed seven earned runs in five innings. The teams meet again Sunday.